1915 Newfoundland prohibition referendum

A referendum on the introduction of prohibition was held in Newfoundland on 4 November 1915.[1] It would prohibit unauthorised people from possessing or consuming any drinks with an alcohol content of more than 2%.[1]

1915 Newfoundland prohibition referendum
4 November 1915
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 24,956 82.31%
No 5,362 17.69%
Valid votes 30,318 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 30,318 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 71.30%

The rules required that at least 40% of registered voters vote in favour of the proposal for it to pass.[1] With 24,956 voting in favour, the quorum of 24,581 was narrowly passed, and prohibition was introduced on 1 January 1917.[1] It remained in force until 1924, when a quota system for purchasing alcoholic drinks was introduced.[1] That was scrapped on 31 March 1966.[1]

Results

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Choice Votes %
For 24,956 82.31
Against 5,362 17.69
Invalid/blank votes
Total 30,318 100
Registered voters/turnout 71.30
Source: Direct Democracy

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